My Little Leprechauns

We don't really do anything for St. Patrick's Day. We don't dress in green to avoid being pinched, we don't eat corned beef, we don't go out to the bar to have a couple drinks, etc. It's a normal day in our family, and that's just well and fine. 

But years ago, it was a bit more special....because I knew I would get to see whoever was the youngest participate in their Preschool leprechaun parade. I am so thankful the preschool would always do the same events, year after year. Now I have these precious memories to look back on. 

We might not do anything now a days, but I always dig these photos up on the computer and spend time looking at them and remembering the day. 

I miss my babies being this little. Such perfect little leprechauns. The cutest of the bunch! 

Anthony, 2012

Molly, 2014

Timothy, 2017

With love,

Mama Hauck

First Hike of the year

This past weekend the weather was so beautiful. Much too beautiful to stay home and spend it doing chores. Though we did all work together to get the necessities done in the morning. 

The kids have been taking their jobs seriously and been kicking ass at school and sports. Lots of projects recently that have requited lots of extra work. Anthony and Molly both have GPA's of 3.6 and higher. Tim continuously knocks it out of the park with his school work and piano. Molly's volleyball is winding down. Track is gearing up. I feel like all the kids are always every which way due to school, sports, or wanting to be with friends. That's just the chapter we are in. 

And here I am, continuously wondering where the time has gone, as I watch my babies grow. 

The weather was perfect, and I was desperately wanting some family time. So we loaded on up and headed to Crawford Oaks, a hike just a short ways down The Gorge that we've done many times before. 

We so enjoyed ourselves! The creek was flowing, making it fun to cross over. There was zero wind, with just the perfect temperature for a hike. It definitely felt great to be out of the house, hiking in the sunshine. 

I am so looking forward to more hikes, more sunny days, more family time. 

With love,                                                                                                      Mama Hauck